I sat at breakfast, looking out at the snow and ice glistening in the sun and remembered how many days were just like this when I was rearing my boys in Pennsylvania. Back then I didn’t have a direction, was so lacking in confidence and experience, and intimidated by everyone. Those days, gratefully, are over […]
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And a apparently the more decorations one puts up or out, makes the holiday happier. Before Thanksgiving, I saw outdoor lights, plastic Santa’s, twinkles, and lit candles. One home has two Christmas trees, one skinny so it doesn’t take up much room and another one which is quirky, with a manniquin emerging from a full
Why do I need snow? For a variety of reasons. 2. I want to wear jackets, turtle necks, scarves, and boots . 3. It’s almost Christmas. There has to be snow or at least the promise of snow on the way. 4. Snow adds an element of surprise to the day. Will the roads be
Yesterday I called a doctor’s office for an appointment. The receptionist answered and had a lot of questions for me. “Dearie, do you still drive?” “Dearie, is 9 o’clock too early for you?” “You may need someone to help you find our offices. It can be confusing.” She was patronising, sugary sweet,
I needed to call a doctor’s office this morning to make an appointment. The receptionist was kind, very kind. “Dearie, are you able to come in on XXX? Yes, that’s good. “You may need transportation, Dear. Do you still drive?” And she continued in this vein with a very sweet voice. She was patronizing and
Today is Nov 6, one day after the election of the United States President and various congress people. Trump won. Decisively. He blitzed. So now we have a convicted felon as President of the United States of America. What has happened to America? How did we come to this? I’m ashamed. appalled, angry. Everything I
AS THE ELECTION NEARS The best thing about yesterday was the discovery that Milk Duds in hot oatmeal tastes great. The rest of the day was spent in Election Agony (to be defined shortly) and Bowel Auditing. It’s only days from the Presidential election and the news stations and paper press are in a frenetic
My son didn’t look me in the eye. His wife, Beth, dipped her head so her face wasn’t visible. They were explaining to me why I should never, ever, drive a car in Fort Lauderdale. My insides were roiling with protests, but I knew they were right. Florida driver’s are not safe; Florida roads are
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A friend of my was reminiscing about all the men she dated from our local club. I wa both impressed and envious. So today, I donned my most flattering outfit and set off for the club around lunchtime. I settled in and looked around the ‘regulars.’ I wonder who she dated. I thught. Morris, the
